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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-11-04, Page 9WITH _WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA—ESTABLISHED 1865 'No. 45 — 70th Year; Whole No. 6329 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMER 4, 1948 Second Section -Pages 9 to 16 4,4 iCL THAT ANNUAL EVENT—DEAR totthe hearts of kiddies and child- tenunot quite'so young—has come , and. gone, with the usual number of innocent pranks and some not ',quite so innocent The old art of "window -soaping," in the business section at least seemed: to be about aspopula'r "ae any But the filth of last year was lacking, fortunately . . y * +k AS. IS THE CUSTOM IN CLIN- , ton, there was the usual organ- ,zed Hallowe'en for the younger generation, with the Town Coun- cil acting as hosts . , . This event took place in the Collegiate In- stitute Auditorium Saturday even- ing, and the hall was packedto the doors with about as merry a crowd of younger ones and grown-ups as you could see any- where . . . There was an in- formal concert which delighted the youthful audience, with plenty of treats thrown in , . . All in • all, it was a very enjoyable evening, end the Town Fathers deserve credit for their thought- fulness and interest . THE PREVIOUS EVENING, IN the same place, the older ones of the Collegiate Institute- held a gala Hallowe'en . party' end in- vitation night, along with the traditional initiation ceremonies It, too, was a grand night for students and their fond parents . . THE CKNX B• ARN DANCE IN the Town Hall 'was a popular event of Seturday evening, too, when Clinton went "on the air" in this regular Saturday evening feature . It was under the auspices of Huroht Fish and Game Club . . . * * DIAMOND WEDDING ANNI- versaries do not, occur any too frequently, but a highly respect- ed Clinton couple will celebrate theirs this coming Saturday, November 6 . , Mr, and Mrs. O. W. Potter will be "at home" to their friends that afternoon from three to five o'clock, and in the evening, from seven to nine o'clock . The NEWS - RECORD joins with the citizens of town and community in ex- tending hearty felicitations to the honoured couple on this auspicious occasion . . . RASPBERRIES IN NOVEMBER? Well, yes, in the southern climate in which Clinton is located . . . Mr, and Mrs. Dia W. Cornish, Orange St., had raspberries aplenty for table use this week Dia went out intothe garden on Tuesday morn- ing and picked a quart and a half of delicious ripe ones . And 'best of all, he says the canes are still loaded ... How - 'ever, he hopes Jeck Frost won't -come too . soon . 4 1 a :PLEASE DON'T LET ALL THE other 'Townships get jealous! .. . 'The 'truth of the matter is that 'Hullett:Township ranks "tops" in quality of soil in the County of Huron ., . . Our authority is a new cdloured Soils Map of Huron County •Which hangs on the wall of the Ontario Agricultural Of- fice, 'Clinton * n* R. GORDON BENNETT, AGRI- cultural representative for the County, 'Worms us that the Soils Map was produced under the direction of the Soils Depart- nient,. Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph, with the assistance of E. W. Hoffman, a native of Huron County, who is soils rep- resentative of the :Federal De- partment of Agriculture attach- ed to OAC .. The map depicts the general soil types throughout the entire County, and these are clearly indicated on the colour map . In the very near futureit is expected that prints of this new and valuable map will be issued . * * * IN LAST WEEK'S COLUMN, we reported that the sum of $20 was found in Clayton's ice Cream Bar and returned to its rightful owner, David Newman, Desbar- ats, Ontario, who had dropped the bills in the shop . Now we ere informed that the cust- omer's name, which he did not know last week, was Mrs, De- lores Perkins, wife of a trainee at RCAF Station, Clinton, who resides at the home' of E. W. Morrison, RR. 4, Clinton , , , it was Ed. who put us right about the matter % . 5 5 MURPHY BROS. HAVE JUST delivered a new Fargo truck to Frank Andrews and Homer And- rews, Clinton , . INTON WEL.C..O VISITORS Mayor Extends Sincere Welcome In Behalf of Citizens of Town TO VISITORS IN CLINTON ON • `CLIN'TON- DAY": In behalf of the citizens . of the Town of Clinton, 1 wish to extend 'a Tarin welcome to all our visitors on "Clinton Day", Saturday, No- vember 6. It is ower sincere wish {hat you will find your visit with. Us both pleasant and profitable, land that :you will come back again to renew your friend- ships and 'acquai'atan:ceships. It is our :desire that you make !Clinton., '"The Hub of Huron County'", '''''where ser- vice 'is 'an obligation'', YOUR TOWN. Yours very 'truly, ('Signed) A. 3, M'cMURRAY, Mayer, Town of 'Clinton A. J. McMi.j'RRAY Need For More Temperance Stressed At Convention J. H. Campbell, Belgrave, was re-elected president of Huron Temperance Federation at the annual convention held in On- tario St, United Church, Clinton, Monday afternoon and evening. Other officers elected were: Honorary presidents, Gordon Lamb, Goderich; Miss Jean Mur- ray, Hensall; A, T. Cooper,. Clin- ton; 1st vice, .1. E. McKinley, Stanley; 2nd vice, Roy B. Cous- ins, Brussels; 3rd vice, Rev. G. W. Medley, Goderich; 4th vice, Mrs. G. Johnston, Goderich; sec- retary, N.'T. Anderson, Goderich; treasurer, F. Howson, Wingham; educational director, Rev. R. G. Hazlewod, Walton; youth sec- retary, Rev. A, G. Hewitt, 'Au- burn; laws and legislation, A. T. Cooper, Clinton; finance chair- man, F. Howson, Wingham. The meeting opened with de- votional exercises conducted by Rev. Andrew Lane, Clinton. Temperance Needed President Campbell stressed the need for more temperance throughout the country. He stat- ed thet there had been 12 liquor convictions in the County, which indicated that the police were interested to some extent in keeping law and order. How- ever, he said, there seemed to be a lot of bootleggers in the towns of the County. Secretary Anderson gave the mniutes of the last convention, and F, Howson • submitted the treasurer's report, showing a balance of $711.07, Mr. Anderson outlineci the need for temperance advertising by means of a highway sign. This was referred to the executive committee with power to act. Royiil • Moulton, Toro n t o, brought greetings from Ontario Temperance Federation. He de- clared that progress was being made in the organization and many new men, especially busi- ness executives, were interested. He stated the need for temper- ance education, for everywhere, all over the world, there was violence, juvenile delinquency, caused primarily by the beverage rooms. This could be cured by education and the interest, raf well -thinking men and women. The church could change the whole picture if it would. Reports were heard from rep- resentatives of the various muni- cipalities of the Cbimty. (Continued on Page Ten) The Weather High1948 9 Low 9 Bow High Low 147 Oct. 28 62 36 61 52 29 61 34 57 50 30 54 3.8 51 . 46 31 52' 41 51 42 Nov. 1 55 49 52 34' 2 54 46 55 36 3 55 47 58 41 Rain: ,07 inches ,23 inches "It Wasn't Funny", Residents State (By our Hensel' correspondent) The whole Village of Hen- sail is looking for the Hal- loween pranksters who roused them out of bed at 2 a.m. Sun- day by turning in a false alarm at the box in front of the Town Hall, The siren, which is used to draw the volunteer brigade to their post, screamed for three minutes, arousing the town and bringing to the scene anxious citizens as well as the annoyed firemen. An investigation is being conducted. 0 OLEOMARGARINE SALE OPPOSED BY CREAM MEN The annual Perth and Huron District Cream Producers meet- ing, held in Clinton last week, was a big success. A large dele- gation motored from Perth County, headed by George Waldie, County secretary -treas- urer. W. R. Lobb, Clinton, president of Huron Federation of Agricul- ture, spoke to the gathering, sug gesting that more inter -county meetings be held, and extending a warm welcome to the Perth delegation. The necessary business of the annual meeting was conducted. Harry Gowdy, Wroxeter, district representative and member of the Provincial Board, reported for the organization. R, W. Morrison vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and secretary -man- ager of Ontario Cream' Producers, spoke, and the audience was treated to a most interesting talk of a recent extensive tour of Europe. Before the meeting adjourned, an hour was spent in discussing the present and future of the cream industry and a resolution was passed opposing the sale of oleoinergarine in Canada, CHURCH BEING SHINGLED The robf of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton, is being re - shingled, and good progress is !Cbeing made. Chester Gliddon, linton, has the contract. News -Record Fron Canadian Weekly t Page Fifth Place Newspaper Contest Council Switches Surplus Clinton. Town Council, at a special meeting last- week, gave third reading to and passed By- law No. 12 for 1948 providing for the transfer from the sinking fund account to the sewerage account of $21,300, as approved previously by the Ontario Munic- ipal Board in session here. In order to effect -the transfer, it was necessary to liquidate $20,000 Dominion of Canada three per cent bonds •due 1966. Two bids for 'these bonds were received— one from the Royal Bank of 100.- 375 and another form the Bank of Montreal of 100:25 The sec- urities were ordered sold to the Royal Bank at the ,price ment- ioned. Town Treasurer M. T, Corless explained that the required '$21; 000 would be secured from the proceeds of the' sale, together -with en amount of about $1,200 .currently standing to the credit of 'the account. Board Well Pleased Mayor A. J. McMurray report- ed on the session •of the Ontario Municipal Board held previously in the Council Chamber. He said the members of the Board were well satisfied with everything, and expressed the view that the town was very lucky to get off as easy in the sewerage project as it did, with about a ten per cent 'increase over the original estimate, 'They quoted one town where a contract was let for $40,000 and the town had to come back to the Board for permiss- ion to spend another $40,000 when the yob was finished. Court of Revision Prior to the Council meeting, the Court of Revision heard one appeal—that of Mrs. Mabel Nick- erson, whose property ou Ratten- bury St, W. had been assessed at $1,600 for the house and $350 for the land, The Court ordered ass- essment on the house reduced by $50. Members of the Court of Re- vision present were Reeve G. W. Nott, cbairman, Mayor A. J. Mc- Murray, Ald. O. L. Paisley, R. Y. Hattin, J .W. Nediger and Town Treasurer M. T. Corless. (Continued on Page Fburteen) Township Election Definite CLINTON NEWS - RECORD made a very satisfactory show- ing in the recent nationwide competitions carried on by the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association for member papers. In the contest for papers hav- ing a circulation of from 1,000 to 2,000 (ours is jest under the latter. figure), The NEWS - RECORD stood fifth in Canada end first in Ontario for best front. page. This newspaper also num- bered among the "top ten" ent- ries in Canada and stood fifth hi Ontario in the competition for best all-round paper. The competition in this par- ticular class attracted no less than 52 entries from, various centres throughout Canada, which makes the NEWS-RECORD's feat all the more praiseworthy. Only the "top ten" in each division were published. In the best all round paper Contest, first place went to The, Review, Creston, B.C.; second place to The Herald, Elmwood, Man.; and third place to The Empire -Advance, Virden, Man. In the best front page contest, The Virden Empire -Advance was first; The Elmwood Herald was second; The Creston Review was. third The Advertiser, Burnaby, B.C., was fourth; and CLINTON NEWS -RECORD was fifth, with, .29 points, only five points behind first 'spot. The adjudicator, H. A. Nichol- son, editor of Printer and Pub- lisher, Toronto, commented: "What a vast improvement' has taken place in the newspapers. of Canada! . The 52 entries in Class II this year indicate this to me: Practically every paper entered in the competition show- ed the influence of striving to do better—better looking front pages, more important looking editorial pages, improvement in writing news stories and editor- ials,are 'apparent. Typography and ' press work are also on a much higher plane today as the result of the competitions." Chamber of Commerce President Forecasts Profitable Day Here TO OUR GUESTS ON "CLINTON DAY":., On behalf of the, directors, the Retail' Merchanhis' Cam- mittee, and members of Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce, it affords me much pleasure to bid each of our visitbrs'a most cordial welcome to Clinton on Saturday, No- vember 6, 4948. The retail' merchants are co-operating wholeheartedly to make your Shopping in Clinton pleasant and profitable. Conte on over to Clinton; get acquainted with "The Hub of Huron County." Not only will it prove profitable but we trust you will enjoy the enter- tainment and amusements of- fered: Yours very truly, (Signed) G. R. FOSTER, President,. Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce G. R. FOSTER Deputy Minister Reports On Recent Trip To Europe r Crops in all Western Europ- ean countries are the best in years, Clifford D. Graham, On- tario Deputy Minister of Agri- culture, reported in his address at the annual banquet of the Huron County 'Holstein Breed- ers' Club, in Ontario St, United Church Lecture room, Clinton, 'Friday evening last. Mr. Graham, who was intro- duced by R. G. Bennett, agri- cultural representative for Hur- on County, has returned recently from 'a trip to Europe, where he attended the International Fed- eration of Agriculture Producers meeting in Paris. He was an observer with the Canadian delegation. • Mr. Graham stated the Inter- national Federation of Agriculture Producers is a young organiza 'tion—two years and that there were 30 countries represented. Nineteen countries had official delegates, the others observers, many of these joined the or- ganization officially after the meeting. Next year this or- ganization will hold its annual meeting in Canada, The speaker declared that all were interested in coming to Canada to study more about Canadian methods of agriculture. The I.F.A.P, was studying mat- ters pertaining to international commodity agreements, Mr. Gra- ham stated. "As a group, they realize the urgent need for in- ternational actions for world food needs.", Whilin Europe, Mr. Graham observed agriculture in France, Holland, Denmark, Sweden and the British isles. France, he said, was badly in need of farm machinery. Recently the first organization of Junior Farmers was made in France. It looks like 'a wide-open race for the Reeveship of Goderich Township at the municipal elect- ion for 1949 which takes place within a month: Some interest- ing observations arose from the November meeting of Council held in Hohnesville Monday. In the first place, George C. Ginn, who was a candidate for the Wardenship of the County a year ago and has been; Reeve for four years, definitely announced his retirement—that he would not run again. In the second place, two Coun- cillors—Robert G. Smith and Gor- don 'Orr—both announced defin- itely that they would run for Reeve, and Councillor Bert Lobb intimated that he, too, might stand for the senior office in the municipality. In the third place, Coun. Bert Harris announced that he would. not run for office in 1949. In other words, if three of the four councillors run for Reeve, and the fourth quits, who are the 1949 Councillors going to be? The answer is obvious --that some "new blood," and quite a lot of it, will have to offer. Among this "new blood" are mentioned the names of Alvin Betties, 'Clayton Laithwaite, Robert. Welsh, and several others. The annual nomination meet- ing for Council and School Boards is being held in Town. Council Chamber, Clinton, on Friday afternoon. November 26, with polling on Monday, December d, it was decided in a by-law passed at the meeting. It is two years since Goderich Township held an election, ac- clamations having been accorded to all office -holders a year ago. e COMING EVENTS Summerhill Ladies' Club Ba-, zair, Saturday, November ' 6,, 3 p.m., Council Chamber, Clin- ton. Booths, home baking, ep- rola novelty, farm produce, touch- and -eke. 43-4-8-b Dance every Saturday night to Clayt Steeper's nine -piece or- chestra at t1ie Opera Hoose,' Exeter Admission 00e. 44-5-b In Holland Canadians are really made to feel at home, he declared, due to the job done by Canadians during the war, Mr. Graham stated that he sew con- siderable of the land below sea level which had been destroyed by the Germans, and which is producing a good crop this year. In Holland, he said, they stress a high class product for export. The black and white cattle there are more dual purpose, but they are not back in numbers to what they were during the war, ,(Continued on Page Thirteen) Clinton Day" Issue In Two Sections To-day'sissue of CLINTON NEWS -RECORD is a special shopping editio,i published in connection with the holding of the gala "Clinton Day" in Clin- ton Saturday, November 6. It is distributed over a wide area in the County of .Huron in an effort to acquaint the residents ' of the' County with the real values offered in Clinton this Saturday, The edition which totals 16 pages, is published in two sect- ions of eight pages each. Be sure you get them both. Extra copies are available et news- stands and at this office, 0 PRESBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY IS SUCCESSFUL Clinton Presbyterian Church observed successful anniversary services Sunday morning and evening, October 24, St. Paul's Anglican and Wesley -Willis and Ontario St. United Churches withdrawing their evening ser- vices in recognition. The minister, Rev. D. J. Lane, conducted both services and ex- tended a welcome to the special preacher, Rev. Donald R. Sin- clair, who has been at Exeter since May. His morning text was from Zechariah, and his evening text was from Acts I : 1. Special music was provided at both services by the choir under the direction of Mrs. Bert Bayes. In the morning, Mr. and Mrs. Boyes sang a duet, "Still with Thee," and the choir sang an anthem, "What are these," In the evening, a male quar- tette consisting of Bert Boyes, William J. Mutch, Freak Mutch and William F. Cook, rendered, "In the Garden." Master Bever- ley Boyes, boy soprano, sang, "Holy City," and violin offertory was played by Bert Boyes. The choir rendered an anthem, "Thou Crownest the Year," Mrs. Frank Mutch taking a contralto solo part and Mrs. D. J. Lane a so- prano solo part. Ralph Hender- son, Goderich, baritone, sang a solo, "The Earth is the Lord's." Reeve G.W. Nott Reports Crops Good Throughout Western Canada Reeve G. Wesley Nott, Clinton, who recently returned from e trip by automobile end plane to the Pacific Coast, reports that crops were good in Western Can- ada this year and that there is a general air of prosperity evid- ent. He purchased several ear- ioad's of fine feeder cattle while absent, Reeve Nott had the privilege and interesting experience of inspecting the huge irrigation project with headquarters at Brooks, Alta., 125 miles east of Ontario buyer wanders into this Calgary, under the direction of area, and the ranchers try. to Carl Anderson, supervisor of the 'accommodate him with good live - system: The project affects 1,250,- stock, for which this area is not - 000 acres of land, of which ed," Mr. Nott stated„ 200,000 are irrigated,. and 1,300 The soil is very fertile, but as farmers and 50 ranches the average rainfall is, only 12 The Bow River dam at Bas- inches per year, irrigation to rano, Alta,, send irrigation water all over this area, One of the most unique : engineering pro- blems was solved by the erection of ,a two-rhile-long aquiedttot of steel and concrete which siphons about 650 -cu; see feet of Water' West Bargains, Fun,Here Saturday "Clinton Day", Saturday, Nov- ember 6, is opportunity day in Clinton for thousands of Huron County residents who feel that a dollar saved is a doliar earned. There will be bargains galore in the stores. For on Saturday the merchants of Clinton are staging one of the greatest co-operative sales eve ents in the history of the town. Bargains will be just that: re- ductions will mean just that. The whole campaign is designed to make the dollar stretch. And what more appropriate time of year for such a saving than so close to the Christmas season! In addition to hundreds of special bargains that will be av- ailable in Clinton on' Saturday, there will be plenty of other attractions too! For example, during the after- noon, the mysterious "Miss Cha- mber of Commerce" will be shop- ping in the stores. During the evening the elusive "Miss Clint- on," will be on deck from store to store featuring Clinton Day bargains, If either of these young ladies is found and properly saluted, it will he an easily -earned $5 bill for some one. Further particulars of this contest may be found on Page One of this issue. This should he plenty of fun for every. one. • Western Rodeo Circus For those who like the thrills of a Western Rodeo show, there is the rodeo -circus in Lions Arena in the evening, starting at 830, This big show is coming to Chit£- ton under the auspices of Clinton Lions Club, net proceeds to be used for welfare work of that Club. Further details may be found in en announcement on Page One of today's issue. And if you like square dancing and a stage show to be supplied' by a firstclass outfit, try the show in the Town Hall at 8.30. p.m. Saturday with Western Swing - billies featuring Bob Mason, rad- io's tallest singing cowboy See announcement on Page Six of this issue for further particulars. Come to Clinton on Saturday! Tell your friends to come! Meet themOhere! Have a chat with Clinton's friendly business men and their staffs. Organized by C. of C. "Clinton Day" has been .or- ganized by Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce to . give friends throughout the County of Huron an opportunity of see- ing Clinton at its best. The day is in chargee of the Retail Mer- chants' Committee of the Cham- ber of Commerce, with Leslie Ball as chairman. Chairman of the Publicity Committee is Ellwood Epps. The overall publicity — over radio and in various outside newspapers _ has been handled by Victor C. Plowman, London, advertising and publicity expert, whose services have been very co-operative. under the mainline of the CPR. This huge irrigation project was built from 1910-14 by the CPR and was turned over to the farmers in 1935.' Reeve Nott stated that the main, crops are wheat, flaxr' oats, barley, peas for seed and canning' and alfalfa hay. Cattle and sheep owned by the farmers and ranch- ers graze on the range land in the summer and are fed by farm- ers of the project in the winter. "Of course, the occasional grow crops is necessary. The benefits of irrigation are shown by the transformation of this arid area, which grew only sparse grass, -into one of the most pro- ductive farming areas of the PUC Commissioners at Sewage Convention Clinton Public Utilities Com- mission was well represented at the annual convention of the Canadian Ins Lute in Sewage and Sanitation in Ottawa this week, Those who attended from here were H. R. Hawkins, secretary; , Mayor A.J. McMurray; and Sebes Rands, operator of the local sew- ege disposal plant. T. M. S. Kingston, city engin- eer of Chatham, Ont„ was elected president succeeding G. H. Rich- ards, Brantford, and L. G. Mc- Neice, Ord1la, vice-president, Other officers are: secretary - treasurer, Dr. A. E. Berry, Tor- onto; trustees— C. S. M derson, South Porcupine; David Jack, Kingston; D. A, McCannel, Re- gina,Sask.; W. S. Orr, Niagara Falls. CORRECTION An advertisement for Bruce - field United Church Anniversary is published on Page Six of this issue. Unfortunately' the date printed is November 14 which is an error. The date should be NOVEMBER 7, which is this coming Sunday. A Smile for Today Proof in the Ray Said six-year.'old John to lda friend: "Daddy and I have' been lying in the bay." To Which the small friend bluntly answered: "There's' no fish in the bay." "There is, too, replied Sohn, "beNuae Daddy and I have'nete- er caught stay ---so there MUST be some in there."